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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: March 7, 2024
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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
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First responders rescue swimmer in waters off Kapa‘a on Tuesday
KAPA‘A – First responders rescued a 25-year-old male California visitor in waters off Kapa‘a on Tuesday, March 5.
No injuries were reported at the time of the incident.
According to a preliminary report, firefighters with the Kapa‘a fire station were dispatched to a report of a distressed swimmer in waters fronting the Pono Kai Resort shortly before 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
Firefighters arrived shortly after and spotted the swimmer about 60 yards from shore. First responders entered the water with a rescue tube and retrieved the swimmer.
The swimmer was later assessed by personnel with American Medical Response.
The scene was cleared shortly before 12:30 p.m.
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